Robin Winokur, MD

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Winokur came to California to attend Stanford University in 1973 where she earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences. After graduation she attended the University of Michigan Medical School. In 1981, Robin came back to California and continued her training with a pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital in Oakland. In 1985 Robin began her career at Kiwi Pediatrics in South Berkeley. She became Board Certified in 1986.
Since that time Robin has had several positions in Medical Staff Leadership at Children’s Hospital in Oakland including Chair of the Department of Medicine. She has also accumulated many awards including being named to the “Best Doctors of the East Bay” in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010-2015, the Robert Gerdsen Award at Children’s Hospital for Commitment to Primary Care and Community Service, the Resident Teaching Award at Children’s Hospital (twice), a Special Achievement Award in 2008 from the American Academy of Pediatrics for Advocacy for Children with Special Healthcare Needs, and the Bronze Bambino Award for career achievements and service from the Medical Staff of the Children's Hospital and Research Center in Oakland.
Robin also provides pediatric care at the George Mark Children’s House for children with complex medical needs receiving respite or end-of-life care. She is also involved in several projects to improve collaborative care with Mental Health providers. Robin has been a member of the IRB since 1996.